To say I have fallen in love with Isabelle Armstrong's gown designs, is an understatement. They are beyond stunning. Isabelle Armstrong is a new bridal couture company that launched on Halloween and is headquartered in NYC. With it's launch is the unveiling of a 20+ piece collection of haute couture bridal gowns for today's modern woman. The underlying theme of the debut collection was based around Splendor, Passion & Grace. Tara Nattini, Chief Operating Officer of Isabelle Armstrong, writes . . . "We spared no expense and left no stone unturned in our efforts to bring a fresh, new look to the haute couture bridal gown industry. And, we're just getting warmed up. At Isabelle Armstrong, we have developed a unique formula and team of world-class artisans, designers, illustrators and seamstresses to bring unique master works of art to life." Tara also told me that the majority of Isabelle Armstrong gowns fall in the price range between about $3,300 to $12,000. This is a bit more money than the bridal fashions I typically share with you, but with the amazing details in these Isabelle Armstrong wedding gowns, I just had to share. 

And, now, for some lovely wedding gown eye candy . . .

This weekend I had a new follower on Twitter {Alisa Benay}, which also resulted in being introduced to another amazing gown designer. I just had to show you her beautiful gowns. In March, Alisa Benay {located in CO} will be debuting a line of couture bridal gowns, veils, and jewelry. Shown above are 2 of the 3 collections {Millicent on top, Beatrice on the bottom, Josephine is not shown}. I love the jewel detail on the top right bodice.

Alisa's gowns are inspired from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. She loves the silhouette created by the corset and the drama of the bustle. Her gowns are contemporary interpretations of vintage designs. This new line is all about options as you will pick the color for the fabric, the trim, the lacing ribbon, even the eyelets.

More photos and information can be found on Alisa's web site and blog

Sarah Houston, known for her couture wedding dresses with styles from romantic to sensuous to classically elegant has shared with me some photos from their latest photo shoot. I am loving these dresses and wanted to share them with you. Which ones are your favorite? (I've labeled them with letters for ease of identifying) There's even 2 short gown styles shown. I'm loving G, J and N.

Before I start showing the dresses, I wanted to let you know that Sarah is currently touring the UK to promote her new line, but she'll be on the west coast in February doing a series of trunk shows - here are the dates:
February 13 - 15 in Scottsdale, AZ at Mariée (phone: 480-946-4343)
February 20 - 21 in La Jolla, CA at M Bride (phone: 858-551-1718
February 26 - Mar. 1 in San Mateo, CA at Nouvelle Vogue (phone: 650-347-3444)
March 6 - 8 in Portland, OR at Divine Designs (phone: 503-827-0667)

And, now for the dresses . . .